Boss Joins Blizzard for Home Opener
April 12, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release
Join the 2006 American Conference Champion Green Bay Blizzard Friday, April 13th at the Resch Center for the 2007 season's home opener against the Manchester Wolves. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. The Blizzard, well rested after the bye week, look to even their record at one following a loss in the season opener to the Fort Wayne Fusion. Manchester enters the game 0-1 as well following a 50-36 loss to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers.
The game's opening ceremonies, "A Night of Champions," will highlight the 2006 East Division and American Conference Championships. The Blizzard will be joined by former Head Coach Bob Landsee, former Blizzard star, Robert Boss, and team President Brian Noble in a Banner Raising Ceremony honoring the team's accomplishments and the faithful fans who have supported them.
Following a standout season with the Blizzard in 2006, Boss is now the starting tight end for the defending ArenaBowl Champions, the Chicago Rush, where he joins fellow Blizzard alumnus Joe Peters to help the Rush defend their title. Following a successful career at Northern Michigan University, Boss helped the Blizzard defense become one of the best in the AF2 last season. Boss collected 22 tackles in 2006, including 7.5 for a loss and 4.5 sacks. Boss also added one interception, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, and a blocked kick. The Blizzard look forward to having Boss back in Green Bay to help Celebrate the accomplishments of last year's team.
The Oneida Nation will also be celebrating their 185th Anniversary as a sovereign nation with, $1.85 concessions items that include BIGGER 22oz. beers and sodas and a special performance by the Oneida Nation Dancers. There will also be 185 Oneida Casino prize packages, 30 of which will include the Jerseys worn by the Blizzard in last year's ArenaCup Championship game.
In support of their team the Blizzard fans have proven themselves excited about the 2007 season, as the team's season ticket numbers have just passed 2,000 sold. Season tickets are available all season long, and tickets for Friday night's game are still available starting at $7.00 a piece.
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